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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.56, 14,216.16 and 2,905.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.56, 14,216.16 and 2,905.16 is: 4,356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.56 : 14,216.16 = 2,905.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.56/14,216.16 = 2,905.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.56x = 14,216.16 × 2,905.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.56x = 41,300,169.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,300,169.32/9,480.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.30

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